Delta Rise is in Bishops Lydeard, Taunton and in Somerset district. TA4 3AZ is located in the Lydeard electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Taunton Deane. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Delta Rise, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TA4 3BE, TA4 3AY, TA4 3BQ, TA4 3BG, TA4 3BH, TA4 3BD, TA4 3AX, TA4 3BJ, TA4 3AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TA4 3AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.7% | 23.4% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 50.6% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 15.1% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.3% | 45.8% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 33.2% | 7.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 17.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 10.2% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 17% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 38.7% | -2.5% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98% | 97% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.6% | 94.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 94.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Delta Rise was 62.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% higher than the Lydeard average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Delta Rise has the 9th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Lydeard and the 727th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Delta Rise, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-09-11 | £430,454 |
| 6 Delta Rise, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2014-03-07 | £491,586 |
| 6 Delta Rise, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2010-12-01 | £450,575 |
| 1 Delta Rise, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2009-05-28 | £435,256 |
| 3 Delta Rise, Taunton, Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2007-08-03 | £434,557 |
TA4 3AZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TA4 3AZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Lydeard Church School Mount Street , Bishops Lydeard TA4 3AN | 2out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotford St Luke Primary School Bethell Mead , Cotford St Luke TA4 1HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School Lydeard St Lawrence , TA4 3SF | 3out of 4 | 4,810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary Oake , TA4 1AZ | 3out of 4 | 5,277 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School Greenway , Kingston St Mary TA2 8JH | 3out of 4 | 5,411 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy's Tea Room | 5 Church Street | 384 yd | |
| Bird in Hand Inn | The Bird In Hand Inn, 34 Mount Street | 768 yd | |
| Bishops Lydeard Mill | The Mill House, 1 Mill Lane | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Lydeard Football Club | Bishops Lydeard Football Club, Cothelstone Road | 338 yd | |
| The Lethbridge Arms | 2 Gore Square | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Cottage | 4 Gore Square | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 4 Church Street | 384 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Lydeard Afc Darby Way | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Bishops Lydeard Church School MOUNT STREET | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Cedar Falls Health Farm & Spa | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 684 yd |
| Bishops Lydeard Cricket Club (Closed) Watt's Lane | grass pitches | 829 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.